TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
TEXAS BANKING NEWS, PEOPLE AND IDEAS
Henderson-based VeraBank recently announced the addition of Doug Snyder to its Austin team, where he will serve as senior vice president/senior mortgage and commercial banker. A resident of Austin for 50-plus years, he brings more than 35 years of experience in the lending industry to his new role. Before joining VeraBank, Snyder served as a … Read more
On April 15, Texas Capital Bancshares Inc., the parent company of Dallas-based Texas Capital Bank, announced that Rob C. Holmes, president and chief executive officer, was confirmed as chairman of the board of directors at the conclusion of the company’s 2025 annual meeting of stockholders. Holmes, who has served as president, CEO and director on … Read more
On April 30, Dallas-based Vista Bank announced the appointment of Bob Mahalik, a seasoned financial expert with more than 40 years of regulatory experience at the Dallas Federal Reserve Bank, to senior vice president, director of strategic initiatives and mergers-and-acquisitions (M&A) advisor. The move signals a deepening of the Vista Bank M&A bench as it positions … Read more
On April 24, Dallas-based Comerica Bank announced that Matt Marchbanks has been named its Fort Worth market president. He will also serve as senior vice president/middle-market and business banking group manager in this footprint. Marchbanks began his financial services career 25 years ago after completing the Comerica Commercial Banking Development Program. Throughout his tenure, he … Read more
Dallas-based PlainsCapital Bank has hired Jason Hampton to join its Austin lending team as senior vice president/senior commercial loan officer. He will be based at the bank’s Westlake location at 2705 Bee Caves Rd., Ste. 120. Hampton has more than 20 years of experience in financial services, with a strong background in commercial banking. Most … Read more
On April 7, El Paso-based WestStar announced the appointment of Enrique Escalante as an advisory director on its board of directors. With an extensive background in executive leadership, corporate strategy and international business, he brings a wealth of expertise to his new role. Escalante currently serves as chief executive officer of GCC, a leading supplier … Read more
Brownwood-based TexasBank has hired Cee Yager to serve as its new Tarrant County president as the bank expands its footprint in Fort Worth and the surrounding area. With 36 years of banking experience, Yager brings expertise in commercial and consumer lending, real estate financing and branch management to his new position. Prior to joining TexasBank, … Read more
Multiple promotions were announced at Longview-based Texas Bank and Trust’s employee awards dinner held March 18 in Longview. Among those recognized were Janet Sledge, Chad Harkey, Lois Collins, Matt McDaniel, Emma Bothwell and Ani Villeda. Janet Sledge has been promoted to senior vice president/operational risk services and fraud manager in Longview. She joined Texas Bank … Read more
On April 7, Fort Worth-based Trinity Bank NA announced that Steve Lombardi has joined the executive management team as executive vice president and chief lending officer. Prior to joining Trinity Bank, Lombardi served as a managing director and head of the Fort Worth corporate banking group at Prosperity Bank. In this role, he oversaw a … Read more
Fort Worth-based NBT Financial Bank announced in April that Cody Adams has been promoted to assistant vice president and credit analyst. He joined the bank in 2021 as a loan processor and soon transferred to the credit department. Adams holds a BBA degree in sports business from Stephen F. Austin and is currently enrolled at … Read more